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Accountex 2026 Accounting and Finance Exhibition

We are proud to share that Kamlesh Rajput has been invited by ACCA to attend Accountex 2026, the world’s largest accounting and finance exhibition, taking place at Excel London on 13 May 2026. This prestigious event brings together leading professionals from across the industry and provides a platform for insight, innovation and professional development within […]

Understanding the Rules Around Tips for Restaurant Owners

As a restaurant owner, managing tips received by your business and ensuring compliance with the rules regarding their distribution to employees is one of your key responsibilities. Given that hospitality is a tip-driven industry, it’s crucial to understand how these rules impact your operations and your employees’ rights. What Are Tips and Service Charges? Tips […]

Sterling Finance Proudly Supports the Alzheimer’s Society

At Sterling Finance, our commitment extends beyond financial services; it encompasses a dedication to making meaningful contributions within our community. This month, we are particularly proud to announce a significant donation to a cause close to our hearts—the Alzheimer’s Society. Through the collective efforts of our team and supportive clients, we have successfully raised £2,598. […]

Help Offered For British Post Office Scandal Victims

post office scandal help

It is not right.   The current issue with the Post Office scandal.   We at Sterling Finance UK Ltd, empathise with those affected and would like to offer “pro-bono” support in providing tax advice. We are based in North Manchester and our contact details are found on this page: https://www.sterlingfinance.net/contact-us/   Here are the key […]

Import Export and Custom Control From 01 Jan 2022

importing and exporting after brexit

HMRC is reminding traders to prepare for customs changes that come into effect on 1 January 2022 which will increase checks and customs declarations. Under the new rules, businesses will no longer be able to delay making import customs declarations under the Staged Customs Controls rules that have applied during 2021. Most customers will have […]

Struggling To Pay Tax – What Should You Do?

HMRC Granted New Powers To Crack Down On Covid-19 Related Fraud

The January self-assessment payment deadline is not well-timed, falling as it does in a month when people may be already struggling to pay their Christmas credit card bills. However unpalatable the 31 January tax deadline is, it is not one that should be ignored. Taxpayers who are within self-assessment will need to pay any remaining […]

Construction Industry Scheme

construction industry scheme

How to work out whether it applies – practical problems on submission, penalties The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) requires the registration of anyone who works in that industry, be that a sole trader or a company. The registration rule includes the largest of businesses if that business is paid by another engaged in construction operations. […]

Happy Diwali 2021

Happy Diwali 2021 from Sterling Finance

Diwali is the last day of the Hindu calendar. This year Diwali is on Thursday 04 November 2021. The next day, Friday 05 November is Hindu New Year. Diwali is a festival of light and colours. It is an auspicious Hindu festival of inspiration and hope. It reminds us of the duty of caring and […]

UK Non-Domestic Business Rates 2021

non domestic business rates

BUSINESS RATES IN ENGLAND AND WALES How your rates are calculated Business rates are payable on most non-domestic properties, including buildings part-used for non-domestic activity. A property’s rateable value (RV) is based on a Valuation Office Agency (VOA) valuation using open market rental values as of 1 April 2015, which is then multiplied by a […]

Why Do SMEs Need a Business Development Manager?

Why Do SMEs Need a Business Development Manager?

The long and short of it is that all businesses need business development. Long gone are the days of employing a salesperson, calling in on a company and taking an order.  In my opinion the title of “salesperson” no longer does the role justice.  Nowadays companies are too busy; most won’t even see anybody without […]